14 Lessons We Learned the Hard Way Instead of Listening to Mom

Growing up, there was a certain appeal to doing the opposite of whatever it was that your parents told you. It isn't until you are older that you are able to appreciate their advice and realize it's actually some of the most solid advice that you'll get -- because they have that whole age and wisdom thing going for them. Some of the advice was on super simple stuff, while the other advice could've been life changing -- if only you had been willing to hear Mom out ...

That said, there are a ton of lessons that we had to learn the hard way because of our "young and stupid" ways. But others shouldn't have to suffer the same way. Since we know for a fact that we'd rather listen to advice from any other adult than our own mom, here is some solid advice that we got for you -- from other people's moms. Here, women share the advice their moms gave them.

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1Love & Loyalty

"Make sure he loves you more than you love him. Women are loyal and men can leave if they are not enamored by you more." -- Irnande A.

I've heard this a time or two, and I'm not 100 percent sure it works, but it certainly has some great points (ahem, it's no secret that men have the attention span of a toddler).

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2Dating

Preach! There's nothing more unappealing than a cheapo -- this was advice I could've used before I went on a date with a guy who made me share an entree with him and drink water for the duration of the date.

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3Spending Habits

"Before you buy anything, think of how long and hard your had to work to earn that much money." -- Barry M.

Every now and then, sure -- splurge! But, in general, this will save you from making impulse purchases that will be useless in little to no time.

4Broken People

People who don't want to be helped can't be helped and it's not your job to get them to that point -- they have to want it.

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5Friends First

"Don't put your boyfriends above your friendships." -- Liz A.

You've heard it before in many other forms, but hear it one more time.

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6Enemies

"Everyone who looks like you is not your friend, and everyone who doesn't is not your enemy." -- Danine M.

Sometimes gifts comes in the most unsuspecting packaging -- friendship is one of them. Never write anyone off due to a preconceived notion.

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7It All Works Out

Said every mother, everywhere. And while it sounds like a crock of sh*t, it's so true. It will be alright and things will work out -- it may not happen in the way that you imagined, but, it will happen.